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Roberts To Compete In China

Published on Thursday, February 19 2015 00:00

By Renée HaipAfter finishing in 18th place at Nike Cross Nationals in Portland this past December, Paul Roberts immediately got back to training for his next national competition, the USA Cross Country Championships. Held on Saturday, February 7, at the Flatirons Golf Course in Boulder, Roberts’ aim was to finish in the top six and secure a spot on the China bound USA Junior Cross Country Team.

Lady Lion’s Senior Night

Published on Thursday, February 19 2015 00:00

This past week saw the Lyons High girls basketball team take on the two top ranked teams in the league, and the girls played the final home game for the senior basketball players. The Lady Lions played some of the best basketball they have all season. There is just one game left in the regular season, and post-season play starts next week. The Lady Lions are looking to go into the post-season with high

Seniors Honored At Game Last Week

Published on Thursday, February 19 2015 00:00

By Kari BaseyThe LHS boys’ basketball teams were busy last week as they played three games in five days. They began the week with a rematch against the Alexander Dawson Academy. Lyons won the previous contest by a dozen points, but it was soon apparent that this game

Veterinarians Donate Time for Pet Sterilization & Vaccinations

Published on Friday, February 13 2015 10:23

The St. Vrain Area Veterinary Hospitals are again providing low cost vaccinations for pets owned by people who qualify for the Colorado Works, Medicaid, Disability and the Low Income Elderly Pension Programs. The residents of Lyons, Longmont, and the Niwot Area may apply for these services, administered by the Longmont Branch of Human Services of Boulder County. This organized veterinary program started in the 1960s. To qualify for this service or for the free pet sterilization program, call Amy Foxworthy at the Longmont Branch of Human Services, 303-678-6003.

Kaleidoscope Concerts Returns at Lafayette’s Center for Musical Arts

The Kaleidoscope Concert Series returns on Feb. 21, 2015 with a free family concert at 5:00 p.m. and a full ticketed concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Musical Arts.

The first of three Kaleidoscope concerts begins with Celtic band Take Down the Door. Having worked with major artists such as Jeff Austin of Yonder Mountain String Band and Celtic super group Gaelic Storm, you can expect nothing less than stellar musicianship from this Boulder County band. Take

Zach Deputy – “Looper”

Published on Thursday, February 12 2015 14:03

By Lyons Bluesologist, David McIntyre

On his latest release “Another Day” Zach Deputy demonstrates his extraordinary ability to perform and record in multiple contexts. He conveys the sensibilities of a mature singer/songwriter and demonstrates that he is not merely a “looper” with crazy chops, serious pipes, and colorful outfits. It is a warm, mellow album, one that is perfect for after hour soirees and sunsets.

Old Man Winter Blew Into Town

Published on Thursday, February 12 2015 13:57

If any of the six hundred and fifty-plus participants and attendees at the Oskar Blues CAN’d Aid “Old Man Winter” fundraising bike event held in Sandstone Park last Sunday were hoping for “full on winter weather,” they might have been a little disappointed with the balmy spring-like

When was the last time you wrote a letter? How about a love letter? If the answer is "not recently," then you can count yourself among the millions of Americans who just don't write letters anymore. The post office says the average American home receives only one personal letter about every two months.

Boys Win Two Nail Biters

Published on Thursday, February 12 2015 13:30

By Kari BaseyThe Lyons boys’ basketball team is on a hot streak, and has now won three games in a row. They faced a tough Heritage Christian squad last Tuesday, February 3, and it became apparent early on that the game would come down to the final shot, and that is exactly what happened. Lyons led by one point after the first quarter, and trailed by one at the half. The Lions briefly surged forward in the third, but the gritty Heritage Christian